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Report: Cardinals to release QB Kyler Murray barring trade offers
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray could be released this month unless Arizona receives trade interest, NFL Network reported. ,Murray, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and former No. 1 overall pick, missed 12 games last season with a foot injury and has played the full regular-season schedule just once...

Reports: Lions trading RB David Montgomery to Texans
The Detroit Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The Lions will receive offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and fourth- and seventh-round picks in next month's draft in exchange, per NFL Network.,ESPN reported Sunday that Montgomery wan...

Report: Commanders reach new deal with OL Nick Allegretti
The Washington Commanders have agreed to a new two-year deal with veteran offensive lineman Nick Allegretti, NFL Network reported Monday.,Allegretti, who had one year remaining on his contract, is now signed through 2027.,He started the final two games last season at center for Washington in place o...

Reports: Chiefs to cut OT Jawaan Taylor, save $20M
If shopping right tackle Jawaan Taylor doesn't produce a trade offer, the Kansas City Chiefs are planning to release him to save more than $20 million under the 2026 salary cap, according to multiple reports.,Taylor signed a four-year, $80 million deal when he joined the Chiefs as a free agent in 20...

Bengals G Dalton Risner agrees to 1-year extension
The Cincinnati Bengals announced a one-year extension Monday with guard Dalton Risner for the 2026 season.,Agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O'Dare confirmed to ESPN that the deal is worth up to $5 million.,Risner appeared in 14 games (11 starts) and played 768 offensive snaps in his first season with...
Jerry Jones Promises Free Agency Splash as Cowboys Seek End to Super Bowl Drought
Jerry Jones vows to spend more in free agency as the Dallas Cowboys look to end a decades-long Super Bowl drought....

Report: Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku recovering from hip surgery
Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku is recovering from hip surgery and could be sidelined until the start of training camp, ESPN reported Monday.,The 2025 second-round draft pick underwent a procedure to repair a torn labrum five weeks ago but should be OK to participate in walkthroughs dur...

Browns tackle OL concern, to acquire Tytus Howard from Texans
Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard is set to be traded to the Cleveland Browns in a deal that cannot be executed officially until the start of the new NFL league year on March 11. ,Howard, 29, started games at three positions for Houston last season. He made 93 career starts in seven seas...

Reports: Search for NFLPA's next executive director includes 3 finalists
Three names have emerged as finalists in the NFL Players Association's search for a permanent executive director, according to reports from ESPN and The Athletic.,The list includes interim executive director David White, former NFLPA president and later chief strategy officer JC Tretter and American...

Report: Vikings to cut RB Aaron Jones, DT Javon Hargrave barring trade
The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released at the start of the league year barring a trade, ESPN reported on Sunday.,The new league year begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.,Releasing Jones and Hargraves will save the Vikings $7...

Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit
Lions running back David Montgomery "wants out" of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute the report on X, posting: "Damn, Dmo told you that?",The ESPN report claims the Lions would want "a decent Day 3 pick (possibly a fifth-rounder...

Report: Giants planning to release LB Bobby Okereke
The New York Giants are planning to cut inside linebacker Bobby Okereke in a cost-saving move, The Athletic reported Saturday.,Releasing the seven-year NFL veteran, who turns 30 in July, will save the Giants $9 million against the 2026 salary cap.,Okereke has led New York in tackles in two of his th...
New York Jets Sit in Favorable NFL Draft Position Even Without Franchise QB
The Jets missed out on Fernando Mendoza but still have the draft capital to rebuild. Here’s their best path forward in 2026....
The Five Best Quarterbacks Available in the 2026 NFL Offseason
Several NFL teams need a quarterback in 2026. Here are the five best options available through the draft and free agency....

Falcons fire assistant DL coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been accused of rape in Michigan, multiple outlets reported.,The dismissal comes after journalist Justin Spiro reported details of violent behavior and screenshots of electronic communication between Lewis and t...
Tua Tagovailoa’s Future Uncertain as Dolphins Explore Options
The Miami Dolphins are exploring their options with Tua Tagovailoa. Should another team take a chance on the former Pro Bowl quarterback?...

SEC rivals Garrett Nussmeier, Ty Simpson vying to be QB2 in 2026 draft
Garrett Nussmeier was two practices into the 2025 season when the LSU starting quarterback derailed the entire year.,Nussmeier strained an oblique muscle that limited his ability to not only throw the deep ball but any pass without experiencing shooting pain. ,Head coach Brian Kelly didn't fully dis...

Reports: Falcons fire assistant DL coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, who is being accused of rape in Michigan, multiple outlets reported Friday.,The dismissal comes after Darko State News reported details of violent behavior, and screen shots of electronic communication between Lewis and the alleg...

NFL boosts salary cap to $301.2M in 2026
The NFL informed its teams Friday that the salary cap for the upcoming season will be $301.2 million, an increase of $22 million from 2025.,NFL Network reported on Jan. 30 that the 2026 salary cap was projected to land anywhere from $301.2 million and $305.7 million.,The salary cap for 2025 was $279...

Cowboys WR George Pickens receives franchise tag
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday.,Pickens is the first member of the Cowboys to receive the tag since tight end Dalton Schultz in 2022.,Dallas would be charged a one-year salary of around $28.8 million for tagging Pickens unless the two sides reac...